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Decorating with a purpose. A Christmas Tree was one of many activities as part of World AIDS Day. See features page 8. Wednesday, December 2, 1998 catsis.weber.edusignpost Volume 61 Number 35 n s i r" r3 r i I II 1 i it i SI i it 4 jV. f J I i .a t tlJ LJ :-:zzzzzl - f : Senate 'draws the line votes against new minority seat By Kari Lynn Harland news editor-The Signpost After a heated debate in Monday's Weber State University student senate meeting, the bill to add an 18th seat for the AsianPacific Islanders students failed. Sponsor of the bill, Latino ChieanoHispanic student senator Fabian Amarillo, said there are currently 279 WSU students in the Asian Pacific Islanders constituency, a population which is greater than that of the black and Native American constituencies combined. According to the Associated Stu-- dents of WSU Bylaws, in order for a new seat to be added to the senate, 50 percent plus one of the students within the constituency must sign a petition. Cedric Howard, coordinator of the diversity center, said he has received nearly 175 signatures of students said to fall under the category. He said when going through the names to check for validity, he found approximately 95 percent are legitimate. In conclusion, he said there were definitely enough signatures to meet the needs of the ASWSU Bylaws. Once again, Preston McConkie, sitting in for the veterans seat, stood in opposition to this bill. "I think that everyone deserves a voice and representation in senate, but I am concerned," he said. "I do believe that the more we multiply special interest constituencies and representation based on race and national origin, the more walls we build and also the less we prepare people for the real world." McConkie argued that the reason for attending college is to get ready for the real world. He said dividing students would harm, rather than help, students to divide them. "We don't want to be promoting the idea that unless someone is of your race and national origin, they cannot represent you and that they will not listen to you," he said. lie said by adding this seat (hey will have "reached the point of no return."Black students senator John Shaw responded to McConkie's argument. "I le talks about how we are dividing ourselves: 1 don't see that at all." Shaw said. "This is not about how we are dividing each other. We're not representing a race, we're representing a culture." inside post news see page 2&3 Amarillo said the group deserved a seat because they already had an area council. He then asked McConkie if he was acting on his behalf or if he had his constituency's opinion as well. McConkie was forced to admit that the veteran's seat did not have an area council. Amarillo later commented that is was ironic the seat that didn't have an area council was standing in the way of a seat that did. "I have to act the way I feel is best for the student body and my constituency," McConkie responded. Kristi Eversole, social and behavioral science student senator, clarified with McConkie that it wasn't just this seat he was against, it was against all diversity seats. She said this meant either they could add this seat or they would have to get rid of the nonaca-demic seats, including the veterans seat. Students with disabilities senator Ardell Jenks agreed that McConkie had a point. He found it disturbing that the minority would veto power, but at the same time he said this isn't the Borg where they could say, "You will be assimilated, resistance is futile." He feels diversity is important. Some senators set aside their personal views and voted strictly by what their constituencies had said. Amy Gustaveson, HonorsBIS student senator, said her area council told her they were against the new seat. She said they felt having seats based on race is a way of classifying people. Sachiko Tomidoroko stood and announced the international student constituency was for the new seat. Mike Chertudi, business and economic senator, said everyone would have representation on the senate if there were only the academic senators, but their representation would not be as good. He said his constituency is against the new seat, but he was personally for it. He abstained from the vole. This issue of where to draw the line on minority seats v as brought up repeatedly. Some felt there could eventually be too many minority seats on the senate. But not all senators agreed. "Don't punish this one group for the sake of draw ing a line." Eversole said. In the final vote, nine were for and three were against the new seat with five abstentions. editorial see page '4 Great expectations... . ' f 4r ??A i Eddie Gill drives down court past the Boise State University player covering him en route to a layup. The Wildcats rode out the wild ride offered by the Broncos in their meeting at the Dee Events Center with a final score of 69-61. BSU picks up a loss and goes to 4-1 while WSU moves to 3-1 . See full coverage in the sports section page 1 3. Annual Arthritis runwalk set By Ryan Taylor senior news reporter-The Signpost Weber State University's Campus Recreation will co-sponsor the annual Jingle Bell RunWalk Dec. 5 in conjunction with the National Arthritis Foundation.The event is held in various sites across the country each year with the purpose of raising money and awareness for arthritis research. This is the seventh time WSU has been a part of the race. "WSU is proud to be one .)!' 2(X) sites across the country participating in such a worthwhile cause." said Lesa Mixire, WSU intramural and wellness coordinator.Registration for the race is S25. but features 5ee page 8 r v people are encouraged to accumulate donations on behalf of the Arthritis Foundation. The unique aspect of the event is the clothing worn by the participants. According to Moore, each runner will receive jingle bell shoelaces, but the rest is up to them. Prizes will be awarded for the best holiday attire. "This is one of the most colorful and festive races in the state." Moore said. People of all athletic levels are invited to participate. Contestants are invited to form teams if they wish to raise money collectively. Prizes w ill be giv en to the team which collects the most money. Arthritis is the nation's number one disabling disease. It affects over 40 million Americans. 4()0.(KK) of whom SportS soo page 13 I i 5 t ) M are from Utah and Idaho. The Arthritis Foundation's mission is to support research to find the cure and prevention of arthritis, and to improve the quality of life for those affected by arthritis. The event will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Health ami Physical Education Center. It includes a 5K run and noncompetitive w alk around campus. Registration for the event includes a T-shirt and lunch. An awards ceremony will follow the race. Similar events are being held at Trolley Square and Utah Stale University the same day. To register for the event and to receive more information, contact the UtahIdaho chapter of the Arthritis Foundation at l-K(KM-44--W. Classifieds . . . .see page 15 j r I

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Decorating with a purpose. A Christmas Tree was one of many activities as part of World AIDS Day. See features page 8. Wednesday, December 2, 1998 catsis.weber.edusignpost Volume 61 Number 35 n s i r" r3 r i I II 1 i it i SI i it 4 jV. f J I i .a t tlJ LJ :-:zzzzzl - f : Senate 'draws the line votes against new minority seat By Kari Lynn Harland news editor-The Signpost After a heated debate in Monday's Weber State University student senate meeting, the bill to add an 18th seat for the AsianPacific Islanders students failed. Sponsor of the bill, Latino ChieanoHispanic student senator Fabian Amarillo, said there are currently 279 WSU students in the Asian Pacific Islanders constituency, a population which is greater than that of the black and Native American constituencies combined. According to the Associated Stu-- dents of WSU Bylaws, in order for a new seat to be added to the senate, 50 percent plus one of the students within the constituency must sign a petition. Cedric Howard, coordinator of the diversity center, said he has received nearly 175 signatures of students said to fall under the category. He said when going through the names to check for validity, he found approximately 95 percent are legitimate. In conclusion, he said there were definitely enough signatures to meet the needs of the ASWSU Bylaws. Once again, Preston McConkie, sitting in for the veterans seat, stood in opposition to this bill. "I think that everyone deserves a voice and representation in senate, but I am concerned," he said. "I do believe that the more we multiply special interest constituencies and representation based on race and national origin, the more walls we build and also the less we prepare people for the real world." McConkie argued that the reason for attending college is to get ready for the real world. He said dividing students would harm, rather than help, students to divide them. "We don't want to be promoting the idea that unless someone is of your race and national origin, they cannot represent you and that they will not listen to you," he said. lie said by adding this seat (hey will have "reached the point of no return."Black students senator John Shaw responded to McConkie's argument. "I le talks about how we are dividing ourselves: 1 don't see that at all." Shaw said. "This is not about how we are dividing each other. We're not representing a race, we're representing a culture." inside post news see page 2&3 Amarillo said the group deserved a seat because they already had an area council. He then asked McConkie if he was acting on his behalf or if he had his constituency's opinion as well. McConkie was forced to admit that the veteran's seat did not have an area council. Amarillo later commented that is was ironic the seat that didn't have an area council was standing in the way of a seat that did. "I have to act the way I feel is best for the student body and my constituency," McConkie responded. Kristi Eversole, social and behavioral science student senator, clarified with McConkie that it wasn't just this seat he was against, it was against all diversity seats. She said this meant either they could add this seat or they would have to get rid of the nonaca-demic seats, including the veterans seat. Students with disabilities senator Ardell Jenks agreed that McConkie had a point. He found it disturbing that the minority would veto power, but at the same time he said this isn't the Borg where they could say, "You will be assimilated, resistance is futile." He feels diversity is important. Some senators set aside their personal views and voted strictly by what their constituencies had said. Amy Gustaveson, HonorsBIS student senator, said her area council told her they were against the new seat. She said they felt having seats based on race is a way of classifying people. Sachiko Tomidoroko stood and announced the international student constituency was for the new seat. Mike Chertudi, business and economic senator, said everyone would have representation on the senate if there were only the academic senators, but their representation would not be as good. He said his constituency is against the new seat, but he was personally for it. He abstained from the vole. This issue of where to draw the line on minority seats v as brought up repeatedly. Some felt there could eventually be too many minority seats on the senate. But not all senators agreed. "Don't punish this one group for the sake of draw ing a line." Eversole said. In the final vote, nine were for and three were against the new seat with five abstentions. editorial see page '4 Great expectations... . ' f 4r ??A i Eddie Gill drives down court past the Boise State University player covering him en route to a layup. The Wildcats rode out the wild ride offered by the Broncos in their meeting at the Dee Events Center with a final score of 69-61. BSU picks up a loss and goes to 4-1 while WSU moves to 3-1 . See full coverage in the sports section page 1 3. Annual Arthritis runwalk set By Ryan Taylor senior news reporter-The Signpost Weber State University's Campus Recreation will co-sponsor the annual Jingle Bell RunWalk Dec. 5 in conjunction with the National Arthritis Foundation.The event is held in various sites across the country each year with the purpose of raising money and awareness for arthritis research. This is the seventh time WSU has been a part of the race. "WSU is proud to be one .)!' 2(X) sites across the country participating in such a worthwhile cause." said Lesa Mixire, WSU intramural and wellness coordinator.Registration for the race is S25. but features 5ee page 8 r v people are encouraged to accumulate donations on behalf of the Arthritis Foundation. The unique aspect of the event is the clothing worn by the participants. According to Moore, each runner will receive jingle bell shoelaces, but the rest is up to them. Prizes will be awarded for the best holiday attire. "This is one of the most colorful and festive races in the state." Moore said. People of all athletic levels are invited to participate. Contestants are invited to form teams if they wish to raise money collectively. Prizes w ill be giv en to the team which collects the most money. Arthritis is the nation's number one disabling disease. It affects over 40 million Americans. 4()0.(KK) of whom SportS soo page 13 I i 5 t ) M are from Utah and Idaho. The Arthritis Foundation's mission is to support research to find the cure and prevention of arthritis, and to improve the quality of life for those affected by arthritis. The event will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Health ami Physical Education Center. It includes a 5K run and noncompetitive w alk around campus. Registration for the event includes a T-shirt and lunch. An awards ceremony will follow the race. Similar events are being held at Trolley Square and Utah Stale University the same day. To register for the event and to receive more information, contact the UtahIdaho chapter of the Arthritis Foundation at l-K(KM-44--W. Classifieds . . . .see page 15 j r I